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Martin Board opens strategic-plan refresh, reviews district data and holds breakout workshops
Summary
At a March 2 workshop, the Martin Board of Education approved a consent agenda, heard a district data overview from Samantha Ball, and split into small groups after Dr. Lori Tubbergen-Clark outlined the process to begin updating Martin Public Schools’ strategic plan.
The Martin Board of Education on March 2, 2026, opened a workshop to begin refreshing Martin Public Schools’ strategic plan, approved a consent agenda and heard a district-wide data presentation.
President T. Beilby called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. in the administration conference room at 1556 Chalmers St., recorded board members present and led the Pledge of Allegiance. The board then approved the consent agenda, which included acceptance of the Feb. 9, 2026 regular- and closed-session minutes and payment of board bills. President Beilby moved the motion, Trustee C. Oxender seconded it, and the vote was unanimous (Ayes: T. Beilby, E. Curry, C. Oxender, J. Thompson).
Samantha Ball presented an overview of district data, citing enrollment trends, student performance data and other key indicators to inform the strategic-plan discussion. "" (Presentation summarized: enrollment trends, student performance and other core indicators). Dr. Lori Tubbergen-Clark then explained the workshop process and led participants into small-group sessions to review district strengths, identify areas for growth and begin listing priorities to guide the updated plan.
Trustee C. Oxender said, "I appreciate everyone being here; it is very valuable. I appreciate the opportunity to be a part of this." Trustee J. Thompson added, "Working with the community is great, the more data we get the better we are." Trustee E. Curry offered no comment. President Beilby thanked attendees and the district’s teachers and staff for their work during the session.
Votes at a glance: The board approved the consent agenda (motion by President T. Beilby, second by Trustee C. Oxender) with a unanimous vote of four in favor. The meeting was adjourned on a motion by President Beilby, supported by Trustee J. Thompson, and the adjournment motion passed unanimously at 7:07 p.m.
The board’s strategic-plan refresh workshop moved from presentation to facilitated small-group work; no formal board action on plan content was recorded at this meeting. The meeting minutes were submitted by Recording Secretary Kendra Sweeting.
